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  • Men, Make Your Health a Priority

    Blogs: Men, Make Your Health a Priority

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You’re a healthy guy. You eat right and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. So you may think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not so fast. Preventive screenings are important for your health. Screenings h...
    • May 4, 2026
  • BCBSIL HMO Health Management Programs May Be Right for You

    Blogs: BCBSIL HMO Health Management Programs May Be Right for You

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois HMO plans offer Population Health Management Programs to help you take care of your health. Look at the programs offered be...
    • May 4, 2026
  • Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

    Blogs: Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Over the last two decades, the number of people with diabetes has increased by 20 percent in the U.S. All told, more than 40 million Americans have diabetes — and the numbers keep rising. The majority (over 90 percent) have Type 2 diabetes. Wit...
    • May 4, 2026
  • Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

    Blogs: Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    The body is one complicated machine. Everything is connected. Everything works (or is supposed to, anyway) in harmony. Many times, when you're diagnosed with an illness, it’s important to address and treat it properly so other parts of your bo...
    • May 4, 2026
  • Compare Health Care Costs

    Blogs: Compare Health Care Costs

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
      Many of us compare prices before we buy a product or service. It’s one of the best ways to be an informed consumer. But we might not think about comparing prices when it comes to our health care benefits. And that’s a missed opport...
    • May 4, 2026
  • Medir tu presión arterial podría salvarte la vida

    Tu Salud: Medir tu presión arterial podría salvarte la vida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Mantener tu presión arterial en un rango saludable es una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer por tu salud. Esto se debe a que la presión arterial alta es el factor de riesgo más grande de enfermedad cardíaca, derrame c...
    • April 23, 2026
  • A Hug Only Takes 10 Seconds, Yet the Benefits Last Forever

    Blogs: A Hug Only Takes 10 Seconds, Yet the Benefits Last Forever

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Fun fact about hugs: They don’t just give you a warm, fuzzy sense of well-being — they can also be good for your health. It’s true. Hugging for just 10 seconds can boost feel-good hormones like oxytocin. Often called the “love...
    • April 13, 2026
  • You and Your Doctor:  Working Together to Keep You Healthy

    Blogs: You and Your Doctor: Working Together to Keep You Healthy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    When you need medical care, do you have a doctor you can call? If not, find a doctor you can call your own. Don’t wait until you’re sick to become a patient.  If you have an HMO* or POS** plan, you’ll need to find a M...
    • April 10, 2026
  • Ocho aspectos que debes saber sobre los deducibles

    Tu Cobertura: Ocho aspectos que debes saber sobre los deducibles

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Las coberturas médicas pueden parecer complicadas. Es útil saber qué preguntar y dónde encontrar la información que necesitas. Por ejemplo, piensa en los deducibles. Son importantes para tu bolsillo, pero ¿s...
    • April 10, 2026
  • Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

    Blogs: Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Nourishing your newborn baby is an important part of your role as a parent. Breastfeeding is a popular option for many parents — and for good reasons. Breast milk provides ideal nutrition that supports a baby’s growth and development. The...
    • April 9, 2026
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    Cómo ahorrar en la atención médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 24, 2026
    A nadie le gusta pagar por servicios médicos. Pero necesitamos atención médica para mantener la salud, controlar los problemas médicos y atendernos cuando más lo necesitamos. El seguro médico nos protege de l...
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    Choose the Right Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 23, 2026
    Dark sunglasses are more than a stylish accessory. They protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage the retinas. Sun protection for your eyes may not be the first thing you think about before you head outdoors, but it’s just as....
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    Diabetes gestacional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 22, 2026
    Como futura mamá, probablemente harás todo lo posible para que el bebé nazca saludable. Es probable que cuides tu alimentación, tomes vitaminas prenatales y trates de hacer ejercicio. Pero, si estás sana, &iqu...
    • 4258 Views
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    ¿Tu hijo tiene asma?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 22, 2026
    Puede ser angustiante cuando tu hijo está pasando por un problema de salud. Es aún más alarmante si notas que tiene dificultad para respirar. ¿Podría tu hijo tener asma, una de las enfermedades crónicas m&aa...
    • 4823 Views
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    Ahorra dinero en productos para la salud y el acondicionamiento físico con Blue365

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 18, 2026
    Si estás buscando grandes descuentos en productos y servicios relacionados con la salud, revisa el programa Blue365®. Es solo una ventaja más de ser un asegurado de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Tú y tu familia pued...
    • 3619 Views
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    Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 18, 2026
    Thyroid disease is common, and many people don’t know they have it. That may be in part because some of the symptoms are surprising. About 30 million people suffer from thyroid dysfunction. And more than half don’t know they have a proble...
    • 103637 Views
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    La salud de tu hijo adolescente también incluye dientes saludables

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 9, 2026
    Los adolescentes presentan una serie de desafíos únicos para cualquier padre o madre. Gran parte de la atención durante esta etapa se centra en los cambios físicos y emocionales que están experimentando. Sin embargo...
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    Skin Cancer Facts: 3 Things Everyone Should Know

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 8, 2026
    Even though skin cancer is the most common cancer, many people don’t think they’re at risk. But everyone needs to protect their skin and pay attention to any changes. Protect Your Skin To protect your skin, you need to know the risks. Man...
    • 21636 Views
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    ¿Atención médica o atención preventiva? Conoce la diferencia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 8, 2026
    Es posible que muchas personas no sepan que pueden recibir dos tipos de atención médica cuando acuden al médico: la atención preventiva y la atención médica regular. El tipo de atención es diferente, ...
    • 5060 Views
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    Back Pain Relief: Causes, Treatment and Prevention Tips

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 8, 2026
    You may have a dull ache in your back that just won’t go away. Or you may feel a sharp, sudden pain that stops you in your tracks. Either way, you want the pain to stop. Back pain can come from accidents, overuse and injuries like lifting somet....
    • 26885 Views
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    Diabetes y pérdida de la vista: Su conexión y pasos preventivos para evitar problemas de la vista

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 8, 2026
    Las personas con diabetes pueden llegar a sufrir problemas de la vista que llevan a la pérdida de la vista o a la ceguera. Y la enfermedad ocular diabética a menudo no presenta síntomas tempranos. Es por eso que un examen anual d...
    • 7862 Views
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    Diabetes and Vision Loss: Know the Connection, Protect Your Vision

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 8, 2026
    People living with diabetes can have eye problems that lead to vision loss or blindness. And diabetic eye disease often has no early symptoms. That’s why an annual eye exam is critical for people with diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, the....
    • 41491 Views
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    Hombres, hagan su salud una prioridad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 5, 2026
    Eres una persona saludable. Comes y te ejercitas como se debe. Ni siquiera has tenido una caries. Puede que te sientas invencible y pienses que saltarte un chequeo anual no haría la gran diferencia. Pero no es así. Los exámenes p...
    • 4446 Views
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    ¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 5, 2026
    La presión arterial alta, también llamada hipertensión, es un problema de salud grave que a menudo no presenta síntomas. También conocido como "el asesino silencioso", es posible tener presión arterial alta d...
    • 10202 Views
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    Lista para viajeros: protege tu salud mientras viajas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 5, 2026
    Unas vacaciones suenan geniales en estos momentos y, sea cual sea el tipo de vacaciones que te guste disfrutar, hay algo que ayuda a que las cosas salgan aún mejor: la planificación. La planificación ayuda a esquivar contratiempo...
    • 5474 Views
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